Pennsylvania § 7515 - Contingent compensation.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7515 — Contingent compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7515. Contingent compensation.
(a) Offense defined.--
(1) No person may compensate or incur an obligation to compensate any person to engage in lobbying for compensation contingent in whole or in part upon the passage, defeat, approval or veto of legislation.
(2) No person may engage or agree to engage in lobbying for compensation contingent in whole or in part upon the passage, defeat, approval or veto of legislation.
(b) Penalty.--Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "lobbying" means an effort to influence State legislative action for economic consideration.
(Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1391, No.172, eff. imd.)
2002 Amendment. Act 172 added section 7515.
Cross References. Section 7515 is referred to in section 13A11 of Title 65 (Public Officers).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7515
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7515 cover?
Section 7515 ("Contingent compensation.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 7515?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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